One troubling reflection in our UMBC mirror is what some of our colleagues define as a culture of distrust. this session will first look at how a culture of distrust is built over time using true but anonymous vignettes of staff and faculty working in academia.  Inconsiderate behavior, microaggression, bullying, and abuse add up to toxic workplaces that can impede not only our work but our overall well-being.  Then we will discuss the need for uncovering the hidden tensions and emotional labor experienced by our colleagues here at UMBC. We will end with a conversation about the need for more transparent processes and systems for addressing these issues.